Immediate reconstruction using sternocleidomastoid myocutaneous flap in resection for tongue cancer: report of a case

Abstract

Authors reported a case of immediate reconstruction using sternocleidomastoid myocutaneous flap in resection for tongue cancer.

A 57-year-old female patient complained of tumor formation with a pain of the tongue. Biopsy revealed a well differlentiated squamous cell carcinoma. A subtotal glossectomy, a resection of the floor of the mouth and a left neck dissection were done. lmmediate reconstruction was done with a sternocleidomastoid myocutaneous flap.

This myocutaneous flap was effective to reconstruct the tongue and the floor of the mouth after a resection of tongue cancer.